Using properties of determinants prove that:

Operating C1→aC1

Operating C1→C1+bC2+cC3


Taking (a2+b2+c2) common from C1

Operating R1→R1-R3, R2→R2-R3

Operating C2→C2-C3

Taking (a+b+c) common from C2

Expanding with respect to C1
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= (a2+b2+c2)(a+b+c)
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