Jewellers problem

Geometry Level 4

A Jeweller wants to maximize the area of a triangular emerald within his earring. He uses three touching circles as a geometrical model of the earring.

If the radius of all three circles is 12, what is the maximum possible area of the triangle that fits within the red region?

Give answers to one decimal place.

Bonus: Can you prove that your answer is a maximum?


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