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Let $\mu:S\rightarrow[0, +\infty]$ be a positive measure on $S$ $\sigma$-algebra on $X$ such that $\mu(X)=1$, and let be $f,g:X\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be positive $S$-measurable functions such that: $$f(x)g(x)\geq1$$ $\mu$-almost everywhere in $X$. Prove that: $$\int_X f d\mu\cdot\int_X gd\mu\geq1$$ So, I've proved that $\int_X f(x)g(x)d\mu\geq1$ and then I used the Hölder inequality and obtained: $$\left(\int_X f^2 d\mu\right)^{\frac12}\cdot\left(\int_X g^2d\mu\right)^{\frac12}\geq1.$$ How do I move forward from this point?

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    $\begingroup$ English note: "prove", not "proove". TeX note: only symbols intended to be set in a math font should be set in math mode; for example, "$S$ $\sigma$-algebra" $S$ $\sigma$-algebra (or, even better, "$S$ a $\sigma$-algebra") instead of "‍‍$S\ \sigma-algebra$" $S\ \sigma-algebra$. I have edited accordingly. $\endgroup$
    – LSpice
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    $\begingroup$ @LSpice. Writing "only symbols intended to be set in a math font should be set in math mode" might be misinterpreted and lead to the other extreme that is often seen where only math symbols are enclosed in $: $\int$ f d$\mu$ $\endgroup$
    – md2perpe
    Commented Mar 12, 2022 at 21:20
  • $\begingroup$ @md2perpe, I meant to include $f$ in your example $\int f\,\mathrm d\mu$ as a symbol (that happens to be a letter!) that should be set in math mode—and arguably even the $\mathrm d$, as a symbol that should be set in math mode but (I but not everyone believe) using \mathrm—but I agree it could easily be interpreted otherwise. Thank you for the clarification. $\endgroup$
    – LSpice
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    $\begingroup$ @LSpice. I understood what you meant. I was just a bit worried that your wordings would be misinterpreted. $\endgroup$
    – md2perpe
    Commented Mar 12, 2022 at 23:27

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As $t \mapsto 1/t$ is convex on $(0,\infty)$ Jensen's inequality gives $$ \frac{1}{\int_X f d\mu} \le \int_X \frac{1}{f} d\mu. $$
From this inequality and $g \ge 1/f$ a.e. we get $$ \int_X f d\mu\int_X g d\mu \ge \int_X f d\mu\int_X \frac{1}{f} d\mu \ge 1 $$

Edit: A way to use Cauchy Schwarz instead of Jensen's inequality: Since $\sqrt{fg} \ge 1$ a.e. we have $$ 1=\int_X 1 d\mu \le \int_X\sqrt{f}\sqrt{g} d\mu \le (\int_X f d\mu)^{1/2} (\int_X g d\mu)^{1/2}. $$ Squaring this inequality leads to the desired result.

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  • $\begingroup$ Is there any way to prove this without using the Jensen's inequality? $\endgroup$ Commented Mar 12, 2022 at 13:37
  • $\begingroup$ I don't see any other way (which does not mean that there isn't one). At least, I think Cauchy Schwarz is not suitable to prove this inequality since i.g. $\int_X f d\mu < (\int_X f^2 d\mu)^{1/2}$ (and the same for $g$), so you can't go to the inequality you want from there. $\endgroup$
    – Gerd
    Commented Mar 12, 2022 at 14:15
  • $\begingroup$ I was asking because the hint for the solution is to use the Holder inequality, so I tried to use that, but I don't see how it cluld come in handy. $\endgroup$ Commented Mar 12, 2022 at 14:19
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    $\begingroup$ I edited the answer. Indeed one can use Cauchy Schwarz. $\endgroup$
    – Gerd
    Commented Mar 12, 2022 at 14:26

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