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The ordinates of points P and Q on the parabola `y^2=12x` are in the ration 1:2 . Find the locus of the point of intersection of the normals to the parabola at P and Q.

A

`343y^2=48(x+6)^3`

B

`343y^2=48(x-6)^3`

C

`343x^2=49(x+6)^3`

D

`343x^2=48(y-6)^3`

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