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PQ is a lines segment and `R` is its midpoint. Semicircles are drawn at the same side of `PQ` taking `PR, RQ and PQ` as diameters. A circle of radius `r` and centre `O` is drawn touching all the three semi circles.
Prove that ` r = (1)/(6) PQ`

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