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2008 AIME I Problem 14

Let \overline{AB} be a diameter of circle \omega. Extend \overline{AB} through A to C. Point T lies on \omega so that line CT is tangent to \omega. Point P is the foot of the perpendicular from A to line CT. Suppose \overline{AB} = 18, and let m denote the maximum possible length of segment BP. Find m^{2}.

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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