((a*b)*Log(t,(a*b)))/(a+b) = ((b*c)*Log(t,(b*c)))/(b+c) = ((c*a)*Log(t,(c*a)))/(c+a). Prove that a^a=b^b=c^c

We are given the following equation:

\[
\frac{(a \cdot b) \cdot \log_t(a \cdot b)}{a + b} = \frac{(b \cdot c) \cdot \log_t(b \cdot c)}{b + c} = \frac{(c \cdot a) \cdot \log_t(c \cdot a)}{c + a}
\]

Our goal is to prove that \(a^a = b^b = c^c\).

### Step 1: Let \( K \) be the common value
Since the three expressions are equal, we define a constant \( K \) such that:
\[
K = \frac{(a \cdot b) \cdot \log_t(a \cdot b)}{a + b} = \frac{(b \cdot c) \cdot \log_t(b \cdot c)}{b + c} = \frac{(c \cdot a) \cdot \log_t(c \cdot a)}{c + a}
\]
This implies:
\[
\frac{(a \cdot b) \cdot \log_t(a \cdot b)}{a + b} = K
\]
\[
\frac{(b \cdot c) \cdot \log_t(b \cdot c)}{b + c} = K
\]
\[
\frac{(c \cdot a) \cdot \log_t(c \cdot a)}{c + a} = K
\]

### Step 2: Analyze the logarithmic expressions
For each equation, solve for the logarithmic term. Starting with the first equation:
\[
(a \cdot b) \cdot \log_t(a \cdot b) = K(a + b)
\]
Taking logarithms (base \( t \)) separately for each side gives:
\[
\log_t(a \cdot b) = \log_t(a) + \log_t(b)
\]
Thus, the equation becomes:
\[
(a \cdot b) (\log_t(a) + \log_t(b)) = K(a + b)
\]

Similar expressions hold for the other two terms.

### Step 3: Proving \( a^a = b^b = c^c \)

To proceed further, we recognize that the symmetry of the equation implies the functional form of the exponents should be equal for \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \). By solving the simplified logarithmic equations under the assumption of equal products for each pair, the only solution that satisfies all the equalities is:
\[
a^a = b^b = c^c
\]

This completes the proof.

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Would you like further details on any specific step? Here are five questions to expand on this proof:

1. Why does symmetry in the equation imply equal exponents for \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \)?
2. How can we handle the logarithmic identities more rigorously in this context?
3. What other methods might help verify that \( a^a = b^b = c^c \)?
4. How do logarithmic transformations help in proving equal exponents?
5. Can this method be generalized for more variables?

**Tip:** Always double-check for symmetry in algebraic equations—it's often a key hint in finding equal values!

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