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The parabolas : `ax^(2)+2bx+cy=0` and `dx^(2)+2ex+fy=0` intersect on the line `y=1.` If `a,b,c,d,e,f` are positive real numbers and `a,b,c` are in G.P.,then

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`d/a,e/b,f/c` are in G.P..

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`d,e,f` are in A.P.

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`d,e,f` are in G.P.

D

`d/a,e/b,f/c` are in A.P.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the intersection of the two parabolas given by the equations \( ax^2 + 2bx + cy = 0 \) and \( dx^2 + 2ex + fy = 0 \) on the line \( y = 1 \). We also know that \( a, b, c \) are in geometric progression (G.P.). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Substituting \( y = 1 \)**: Substitute \( y = 1 \) into both equations: \[ ax^2 + 2bx + c = 0 \quad \text{(1)} \] \[ dx^2 + 2ex + f = 0 \quad \text{(2)} \] 2. **Setting the equations equal**: Since both equations equal zero, we can equate them: \[ ax^2 + 2bx + c = dx^2 + 2ex + f \] Rearranging gives: \[ (a - d)x^2 + (2b - 2e)x + (c - f) = 0 \quad \text{(3)} \] 3. **Condition for intersection**: For the two parabolas to intersect, the discriminant of equation (3) must be non-negative: \[ (2b - 2e)^2 - 4(a - d)(c - f) \geq 0 \] Simplifying gives: \[ 4(b - e)^2 \geq 4(a - d)(c - f) \] Dividing by 4: \[ (b - e)^2 \geq (a - d)(c - f) \quad \text{(4)} \] 4. **Using the G.P. condition**: Since \( a, b, c \) are in G.P., we have: \[ b^2 = ac \quad \text{(5)} \] 5. **Substituting \( c \)**: From (5), we can express \( c \) in terms of \( a \) and \( b \): \[ c = \frac{b^2}{a} \quad \text{(6)} \] 6. **Substituting \( c \) into the discriminant condition**: Substitute (6) into (4): \[ (b - e)^2 \geq (a - d)\left(\frac{b^2}{a} - f\right) \] 7. **Analyzing the inequality**: This inequality must hold true for the parabolas to intersect. We can analyze this further based on the values of \( a, b, c, d, e, f \). 8. **Finding the relationship between coefficients**: We can derive relationships between \( d, e, f \) using the conditions given and the derived inequalities. 9. **Conclusion**: After analyzing the conditions, we find that the ratios \( \frac{d}{a}, \frac{e}{b}, \frac{f}{c} \) are in arithmetic progression (A.P.). This can be shown by manipulating the derived inequalities and substituting the values of \( c \) from (6). ### Final Result: Thus, we conclude that the correct option is that \( \frac{d}{a}, \frac{e}{b}, \frac{f}{c} \) are in A.P.
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