IMO 1979 LL USA64

From point P on arc BC of the circumcircle about triangle

IMO 1979 LL USA64

Origin: USA

Problem

From point P on arc BC of the circumcircle about triangle ABC, PX is constructed perpendicular to BC, PY is perpendicular to AC, and PZ perpendicular to AB (all extended if necessary). Prove that BC PX = AC PY + AB PZ .