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Tags: geometry, equal segments, semicircle



Let $\Gamma$ be a semicircle with center $O$ and diameter $AB$. $D$ is the midpoint of arc $AB$. On the ray $OD$, we take $E$ such that $OE = BD$. $BE$ intersects the semicircle at $F$ and $ P$ is the point on $AB$ such that $FP$ is perpendicular to $AB$. Prove that $BP=\frac13 AB$.