Problem

Source: Iran Third Round MO 1998, Exam 4, P5

Tags: geometry, circumcircle, geometry proposed



In a triangle $ABC$, the bisector of angle $BAC$ intersects $BC$ at $D$. The circle $\Gamma$ through $A$ which is tangent to $BC$ at $D$ meets $AC$ again at $M$. Line $BM$ meets $\Gamma$ again at $P$. Prove that line $AP$ is a median of $\triangle ABD.$