Problem

Source: Brazilian Mathematical Olympiad 2024, Level 2, Problem 6

Tags: geometry, parallel, isosceles, excircle, midpoint



Let \(ABC\) be an isosceles triangle with \(AB = BC\). Let \(D\) be a point on segment \(AB\), \(E\) be a point on segment \(BC\), and \(P\) be a point on segment \(DE\) such that \(AD = DP\) and \(CE = PE\). Let \(M\) be the midpoint of \(DE\). The line parallel to \(AB\) through \(M\) intersects \(AC\) at \(X\) and the line parallel to \(BC\) through \(M\) intersects \(AC\) at \(Y\). The lines \(DX\) and \(EY\) intersect at \(F\). Prove that \(FP\) is perpendicular to \(DE\).