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Let d1,d2 be the longest and shortest distance of a point P(7,2) from the curve x2+y210x14y51=0. Then the geometric mean of d1 and d2 is equal to

A
6
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26
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C
36
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D
46
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Solution

The correct option is D 46
x2+y210x14y51=0 is a circle centred at C(5,7) with radius 55.

S1=72+22702851=96<0
P lies inside the circle.


Hence, d1=PR=r+CP and d2=PQ=rCP
CP=(75)2+(27)2=29

Geometric mean of d1,d2 is
d1d2
=r2(CP)2
=12529
=46

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