Problem

Source: BMO Shortlist 2022, G4

Tags: geometry



Let $ABC$ be a triangle and let the tangent at $B{}$ to its circumcircle meet the internal bisector of the angle $A{}$ at $P{}$. The line through $P{}$ parallel to $AC$ meets $AB$ at $Q{}$. Assume that $Q{}$ lies in the interior of segment $AB$ and let the line through $Q{}$ parallel to $BC$ meet $AC$ at $X{}$ and $PC$ at $Y{}$. Prove that $PX$ is tangent to the circumcircle of the triangle $XYC$.