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Let `P(6, 3)` be a point on the hyperbola `(x^(2))/(a^(2))-(y^(2))/(b^(2))=1.` If the normal at point P intersects the x-axis at (9, 0), then find the eccentricity of the hyperbola.

A

`sqrt((5)/(2))`

B

`sqrt((3)/(2))`

C

`sqrt(2)`

D

`sqrt(3)`

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