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The points A, B and C lies on a straight line. The position vectors of A and C are 2i + 3j + 9k and...

The points A, B and C lies on a straight line. The position vectors of A and C are 2i + 3j + 9k and 5i – 3j + 4k respectively. B divides AC internally in the ratio 2:1. Find the position vector of B.

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