A Japanese Sangaku Problem at the Tokuraji Temple
<p>Today’s Sangaku is of the first figure on a tablet hung in the <strong>Tokuraji Temple</strong> in the Miyagi Prefecture in 1909. (on the right)</p>
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<p>Two congruent intersecting circles pass through the center of the other. A blue circle is constructed to touch both circles internally and two smaller red circles are squeezed into the spaces above and below, as shown in the figure. What is the relationship between the sizes of the blue and red circles? </p>
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<p>Here’s a hint: Pythagoras always comes in handy …</p>
<p><strong><em>I recommend you pause the article, grab your pen and paper, and give this a go. When you are ready, keep reading for the solution! </em></strong></p>
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