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If `S\ a n d\ S '` are two foci of the ellipse `(x^2)/(a^2)+(y^2)/(b^2)=1\ a n d\ B` is and end of the minor axis such that `triangle B S S '` is equilateral, then write the eccentricity of the ellipse.

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