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Find the maximum area of an isosceles triangle inscribed in the ellipse `(x^2)/(a^2)+(y^2)/(b^2)=1`with its vertex at one end of the major axis.

A

`sqrt(3) ab`

B

`(3sqrt3)/(4) ab`

C

`(5sqrt3)/(4)`

D

none of these

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