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If Q is the foot of the perpendicular from a point Pon the parabola `y^(2) `= 8(x-3) to its directrix. S is the focus the parabola and if SPQ is an equilateral triangle, then find the length of side of the triangle.

A

`(4sqrt(3),8)`

B

`(8,4sqrt(3))`

C

`(9,4sqrt(3))`

D

`(4sqrt(3),9)`

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