Inequality Challenge: Prove Real $a,b,c,x,y,z$

In summary, the "Inequality Challenge: Prove Real $a,b,c,x,y,z$" is a mathematical problem created by Paul Erdős in the 20th century. It challenges individuals to prove the real values of six variables in an inequality equation and is important for promoting critical thinking and showcasing the complexity of mathematics. While there is a solution to the challenge, it involves advanced mathematical concepts and may not be easily solvable for everyone.
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Prove for all positive real $a,\,b,\,c,\,x,\,y,\,z$ that $\dfrac{a^3}{x}+\dfrac{b^3}{y}+\dfrac{c^3}{z}\ge \dfrac{(a+b+c)^3}{3(x+y+z)}$.
 
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Hint:

Use the Cauchy-Schwarz inequality twice and then Holder's inequality once will be sufficient...
 
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My solution:

Use the Cauchy Schwarz inequality, the LHS of the given inequality becomes greater than:

$\dfrac{a^3}{x}+\dfrac{b^3}{y}+\dfrac{c^3}{z}\ge \dfrac{(a^{\frac{3}{2}}+b^{\frac{3}{2}}+c^{\frac{3}{2}})^2}{x+y+z}$

Next, impose the Holder's inequality on $a^{\frac{3}{2}}+b^{\frac{3}{2}}+c^{\frac{3}{2}}$, we see that we have:

$a^{\frac{3}{2}}+b^{\frac{3}{2}}+c^{\frac{3}{2}}=a\sqrt{a}+b\sqrt{b}+c\sqrt{c}\ge\sqrt{a^2+b^2+c^2}\sqrt{a+b+c}$

Thus $(a^{\frac{3}{2}}+b^{\frac{3}{2}}+c^{\frac{3}{2}})^2\ge (a^2+b^2+c^2)(a+b+c)$.

Use the Cauchy Schwarz inequality again we have $3(a^2+b^2+c^2)≥(a+b+c)^2$.

At last, the combined result leads us to the desired proof:

$\begin{align*}\dfrac{a^3}{x}+\dfrac{b^3}{y}+\dfrac{c^3}{z}&\ge \dfrac{(a^{\frac{3}{2}}+b^{\frac{3}{2}}+c^{\frac{3}{2}})^2}{x+y+z}\\&\ge \dfrac{(a^2+b^2+c^2)(a+b+c)}{x+y+z}\\&\ge \dfrac{(a+b+c)^2(a+b+c)}{3(x+y+z)}\\&\ge \dfrac{(a+b+c)^3}{3(x+y+z)}\,\,\,\,\text{Q.E.D.}\end{align*}$
 

FAQ: Inequality Challenge: Prove Real $a,b,c,x,y,z$

1. What is the "Inequality Challenge: Prove Real $a,b,c,x,y,z$"?

The "Inequality Challenge: Prove Real $a,b,c,x,y,z$" is a mathematical problem that challenges individuals to prove the real values of six variables - a, b, c, x, y, and z - in an inequality equation.

2. Who created the "Inequality Challenge: Prove Real $a,b,c,x,y,z$"?

The "Inequality Challenge: Prove Real $a,b,c,x,y,z$" was created by renowned mathematician Paul Erdős in the 20th century.

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