Problem

Source: China North MO 2005-5

Tags: geometry, trigonometry, algebra proposed, algebra



Let $x, y, z$ be positive real numbers such that $x^2 + xy + y^2 = \frac{25}{4}$, $y^2 + yz + z^2 = 36$, and $z^2 + zx + x^2 = \frac{169}{4}$. Find the value of $xy + yz + zx$.