a>b>c>0
ab>b2>bc>0
ab>bcI
a>b>c>0
ac>bc>c2>0
ac>bcII
a2+5b2+9c2≥3(ab+bc+ac)From Part ii)
≥3(bc+bc+ac)From I
≥3(bc+bc+bc)From II
=9bc
∴ a2+5b2+9c2≥9bc
1 – using given condition to setup the 3 inequalities or equivalent merit
1 – correct setting and result