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The ordinates of the points P and $$\mathrm{Q}$$ on the parabola with focus $$(3,0)$$ and directrix $$x=-3$$ are in the ratio $$3: 1$$. If $$\mathrm{R}(\alpha, \beta)$$ is the point of intersection of the tangents to the parabola at $$\mathrm{P}$$ and $$\mathrm{Q}$$, then $$\frac{\beta^{2}}{\alpha}$$ is equal to _______________.

✓ Correct answer: 16

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