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Consider two points P and Q with position vectors `2vec(a)+vec(b)` and `vec(a)-3vec(b)` respectively. Find the position vector of a point R which divide the line segment joining P and Q in the ratio. 1 : 2 externally. Prove that P is a midpoint of line segment RQ.

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