Problem

Source: Izho day 2 problem 5

Tags: geometry, geometric transformation, homothety



Let $A_1C_2B_1B_2C_1A_2$ be a cyclic convex hexagon inscribed in circle $\Omega$, centered at $O$. Let $\{ P \} = A_2B_2 \cap A_1B_1$ and $\{ Q \} = A_2C_2 \cap A_1C_1$. Let $\Gamma_1$ be a circle tangent to $OB_1$ and $OC_1$ at $B_1,C_1$ respectively. Similarly, define $\Gamma_2$ to be the circle tangent to $OB_2,OC_2$ at $B_2, C_2$ respectively. Prove that there is a homothety that sends $\Gamma_1$ to $\Gamma_2$, whose center lies on $PQ$