Two orthogonal circles problem

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Two circles $Ω_1$and $Ω_2$ with centers $Ο_1$ and $Ο_2$ respectively, intersect each other at points $C$ and $D$.

Two tangents $λ_1$ and $λ_2$ are drawn at point $C$, perpendicular to each other, cutting $Ω_1$ at point $A$ and $Ω_2$ at point $B$ respectively.

Points $Ο_1$and $Ο_2$ are joined, thus intersecting $Ω_1$ and $Ω_2$ at points $X$ and $Y$ respectively.

Furthermore, lines $AX$ and $BY$ are drawn which intersect each other at point $G$.

Find the measure of $∠GCA$

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Construct $AB.$ We know that $\frac{CO_{1}}{O_{1}A}=\frac{CO_{2}}{O_{2}B}=1.$

By converse of Thales Theorem, $AB||O_{1}O_{2}$

So, $∠AXO_1=∠XAB$ ........$(1)$

We know that $AO_1=O_{1}X$

So, $∠AXO_1=∠O_{1}AX$ ......$(2)$.

From $(1)$ and $(2),$ $AX$ is the angular bisector of $∠O_{1}AB.$

Similarly, $BY$ is the angular bisector of $∠O_{2}BA$

Hence, $G$ is the incenter of $ΔABC.$

Thus, $CG$ also bisects $∠ACB.$

Finally, $$∠GCA=\frac{90°}{2}=45°=\frac{π}{4}radians.$$ Ans.