A parabolic mirror is kept along y^(2)=4...

A parabolic mirror is kept along `y^(2)=4x` and two light rays, parallel to its axis, are reflected along one straight line. If one of the incident light rays is at 3 units distance from the axis, then find the distance of the other incident ray from axis.

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