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From the [[Pythagorean Theorem]] on <math>\triangle GFH</math>, we have <math>(2x)^2+(2y)^2=12^2</math>, so <math>x^2+y^2=36</math>. To find our second equation for our system, we utilize the triangles given.
 
From the [[Pythagorean Theorem]] on <math>\triangle GFH</math>, we have <math>(2x)^2+(2y)^2=12^2</math>, so <math>x^2+y^2=36</math>. To find our second equation for our system, we utilize the triangles given.
  
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Let <math>I=\overline{GH}\cap\overline{CB}</math>. Then we know that <math>GFBI</math> is also a rectangle since all of its angles can be shown to be right using basic angle chasing, so <math>FG=IB</math>. We also know that <math>CI+IB=2\cdot 15=30</math>. <math>IA=y</math> and <math>AB=6</math>, so <math>CI=30-y-6=24-y</math>. Notice that <math>CI</math> is a height of <math>\triangle CHG</math>, so its area is <math>\frac{1}{2}(2x)(30-2y)=x(24-y)</math>.
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Let <math>I=\overline{GH}\cap\overline{CB}</math>. Then we know that <math>GFBI</math> is also a rectangle since all of its angles can be shown to be right using basic angle chasing, so <math>FG=IB</math>. We also know that <math>CI+IB=2\cdot 15=30</math>. <math>IA=y</math> and <math>AB=6</math>, so <math>CI=30-y-6=24-y</math>. Notice that <math>CI</math> is a height of <math>\Delta CHG</math>, so its area is <math>\frac{1}{2}(2x)(30-2y)=x(24-y)</math>.
  
 
Next, extend <math>\overline{DA}</math> past <math>A</math> to intersect <math>\omega_2</math> again at <math>D'</math>. Since <math>\overline{BC}</math> is given to be a diameter of <math>\omega_2</math> and <math>\overline{BC}\perp\overline{AD}</math>, then <math>\overline{BC}</math> is the perpendicular bisector of <math>\overline{DD'}</math>; thus <math>DA=D'A</math>. By Power of a Point, we know that <math>CA\cdot AB=DA\cdot AD'</math>. <math>CA=30-6=24</math> and <math>AB=6</math>, so <math>DA\cdot AD'=(DA)^2=24\cdot6=144</math> and <math>DA=D'A=12</math>.
 
Next, extend <math>\overline{DA}</math> past <math>A</math> to intersect <math>\omega_2</math> again at <math>D'</math>. Since <math>\overline{BC}</math> is given to be a diameter of <math>\omega_2</math> and <math>\overline{BC}\perp\overline{AD}</math>, then <math>\overline{BC}</math> is the perpendicular bisector of <math>\overline{DD'}</math>; thus <math>DA=D'A</math>. By Power of a Point, we know that <math>CA\cdot AB=DA\cdot AD'</math>. <math>CA=30-6=24</math> and <math>AB=6</math>, so <math>DA\cdot AD'=(DA)^2=24\cdot6=144</math> and <math>DA=D'A=12</math>.

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Problem

Circle $\omega_1$ with radius $6$ centered at point $A$ is internally tangent at point $B$ to circle $\omega_2$ with radius $15$. Points $C$ and $D$ lie on $\omega_2$ such that $\overline{BC}$ is a diameter of $\omega_2$ and ${\overline{BC} \perp \overline{AD}}$. The rectangle $EFGH$ is inscribed in $\omega_1$ such that $\overline{EF} \perp \overline{BC}$, $C$ is closer to $\overline{GH}$ than to $\overline{EF}$, and $D$ is closer to $\overline{FG}$ than to $\overline{EH}$, as shown. Triangles $\triangle {DGF}$ and $\triangle {CHG}$ have equal areas. The area of rectangle $EFGH$ is $\frac{m}{n}$, where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m+n$.

[asy] size(5cm); defaultpen(fontsize(10pt)); pair A = (9, 0), B = (15, 0), C = (-15, 0), D = (9, 12), E = (9+12/sqrt(5), -6/sqrt(5)), F = (9+12/sqrt(5), 6/sqrt(5)), G = (9-12/sqrt(5), 6/sqrt(5)), H = (9-12/sqrt(5), -6/sqrt(5)); filldraw(G--H--C--cycle, lightgray); filldraw(D--G--F--cycle, lightgray); draw(B--C); draw(A--D); draw(E--F--G--H--cycle); draw(circle(origin, 15)); draw(circle(A, 6)); dot(A); dot(B); dot(C); dot(D); dot(E); dot(F); dot(G); dot(H); label("$A$", A, (.8, -.8)); label("$B$", B, (.8, 0)); label("$C$", C, (-.8, 0)); label("$D$", D, (.4, .8)); label("$E$", E, (.8, -.8)); label("$F$", F, (.8, .8)); label("$G$", G, (-.8, .8)); label("$H$", H, (-.8, -.8)); label("$\omega_1$", (9, -5)); label("$\omega_2$", (-1, -13.5)); [/asy]

Solution 1 (Thorough)

Let $GH=2x$ and $GF=2y$. Notice that since $\overline{BC}$ is perpendicular to $\overline{GH}$ (can be proven using basic angle chasing) and $\overline{BC}$ is an extension of a diameter of $\omega_1$, then $\overline{CB}$ is the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{GH}$. Similarly, since $\overline{AD}$ is perpendicular to $\overline{GF}$ (also provable using basic angle chasing) and $\overline{AD}$ is part of a diameter of $\omega_1$, then $\overline{AD}$ is the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{GF}$.

From the Pythagorean Theorem on $\triangle GFH$, we have $(2x)^2+(2y)^2=12^2$, so $x^2+y^2=36$. To find our second equation for our system, we utilize the triangles given.

Let $I=\overline{GH}\cap\overline{CB}$. Then we know that $GFBI$ is also a rectangle since all of its angles can be shown to be right using basic angle chasing, so $FG=IB$. We also know that $CI+IB=2\cdot 15=30$. $IA=y$ and $AB=6$, so $CI=30-y-6=24-y$. Notice that $CI$ is a height of $\Delta CHG$, so its area is $\frac{1}{2}(2x)(30-2y)=x(24-y)$.

Next, extend $\overline{DA}$ past $A$ to intersect $\omega_2$ again at $D'$. Since $\overline{BC}$ is given to be a diameter of $\omega_2$ and $\overline{BC}\perp\overline{AD}$, then $\overline{BC}$ is the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{DD'}$; thus $DA=D'A$. By Power of a Point, we know that $CA\cdot AB=DA\cdot AD'$. $CA=30-6=24$ and $AB=6$, so $DA\cdot AD'=(DA)^2=24\cdot6=144$ and $DA=D'A=12$.

Denote $J=\overline{DA}\cap\overline{GF}$. We know that $DJ=DA-AJ=12-x$ (recall that $GI=IH=x$, and it can be shown that $GIAJ$ is a rectangle). $\overline{DJ}$ is the height of $\triangle DGF$, so its area is $\frac{1}{2}(2y)(12-x)=y(12-x)$.

We are given that $[DGF]=[CHG]$ ($[ABC]$ denotes the area of figure $ABC$). As a result, $x(24-y)=y(12-x)$. This can be simplified to $y=2x$. Substituting this into the Pythagorean equation yields $5x^2=36$ and $x=\frac{6}{\sqrt{5}}$. Then $y=\frac{12}{\sqrt{5}}$.

$[EFGH]=2x\cdot2y=2\cdot\frac{6}{\sqrt{5}}\cdot2\cdot\frac{12}{\sqrt{5}}=\frac{288}{5}$, so the answer is $288+5=\boxed{293}$.

~ eevee9406

~ Edited by aoum

Solution 2 (Faster)

Denote the intersection of $BC$ and $w_1$ as $P$, the intersection of $BC$ and $GH$ be $Q$, and the center of $w_2$ to be $O$. Additionally, let $EF = GH = a, FG = EH = b$. We have that $CP = 18$ and $PQ = \frac{6-b}{2}$. Considering right triangle $OAD$, $AD = 12$. Letting $R$ be the intersection of $AD$ and $FG$, $DR = 12 - \frac{b}{2}$. Using the equivalent area ratios: \[\frac{a(24-\frac{b}{2})}{2} = \frac{(12-\frac{a}{2})b}{2}\]

This equation gives $b=2a$. Using the Pythagorean Theorem on triangle $GHE$ gives that $a^2+b^2 = 144$. Plugging the reuslt $b=2a$ into this equation gives that the area of the triangle is $\frac{288}{5} \to \boxed{293}$.

~ Vivdax

~ Edited by aoum

Solution 3 (Not Recommended)

You can use your ruler to check that $GF=2GH.$ Then, we have $GF^2+GH^2=36,$ and we solve the system of equations to get $\frac{288}{5},$ so the answer is $\boxed{293}.$

Note: This method is not recommended as the diagrams are not necessarily drawn to scale. However, it can be used in emergency situations or to verify the answer.

~derekwang2048

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