Math Problem Statement

Prove that a^a•b^b•c^c>abc^(a+b+c)/3

Solution

We are tasked with proving the inequality:

aabbcc>abca+b+c3a^a \cdot b^b \cdot c^c > abc^{\frac{a+b+c}{3}}

Step-by-step solution:

Step 1: Restate the inequality

The inequality can be written as:

aabbcc>abca+b+c3a^a \cdot b^b \cdot c^c > abc^{\frac{a+b+c}{3}}

Taking the natural logarithm of both sides, we aim to simplify the inequality. Applying the logarithmic property log(xy)=log(x)+log(y)\log(xy) = \log(x) + \log(y), we get:

log(aabbcc)>log(abca+b+c3)\log(a^a \cdot b^b \cdot c^c) > \log\left(abc^{\frac{a+b+c}{3}}\right)

This simplifies to:

aloga+blogb+clogc>loga+logb+logc+a+b+c3logca \log a + b \log b + c \log c > \log a + \log b + \log c + \frac{a+b+c}{3} \log c

Step 2: Compare powers and simplify

To proceed,

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Properties

Formulas

Logarithmic property: log(xy) = log(x) + log(y)
Natural logarithm properties applied to inequalities

Theorems

AM-GM Inequality (Arithmetic Mean-Geometric Mean Inequality)

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School or Undergraduate Level