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If l denotes the semi-latusrectum of the parabola`y^(2)=4ax,` and SP and SQ denote the segments of and focal chord PQ, S being the focus then SP, I, SQ are in the relation

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A.P.

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G.P.

C

H.P.

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`l^(2)=SP^(2)+SQ^(2)`

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C
From the above property I is the HM so SP and SQ.
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