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There are two identical circles of radius 10 cm each. If the length of the direct common tangent is 26 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the transverse common tangent?

A

`2sqrt(69)`

B

`4sqrt(23)`

C

`4sqrt(46)`

D

`3sqrt(46)`

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