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In a sample of pitchbende, the atomic ratio of `.^(206)Pb : .^(238)U` is 0.23 : 1. Calculate the age of the mineral if half life of uranium is `4.5 xx 10^(9)` years. Assume that all lead has originated from uranium.

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