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The sum of squares of three distinct real numbers which form an increasing GP is `S^2` (common ratio is r). If sum of numbers is `alpha S`, then if `r=3` then `alpha^2` cannot lie in

A

`((1)/(j3),1)`

B

`(1,2)`

C

`((1)/(3),3)`

D

`(1,3)`

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