Let P be a parabola with vertex 2 , 3 and directrix 2 x + y = 6 . Let an ellipse E : x 2 a 2 + y 2 b 2 = 1 ,…

Let P be a parabola with vertex  2, 3 and directrix 2x+y=6. Let an ellipse E:x2a2+y2b2=1, a>b of eccentricity 12 pass through the focus of the parabola P. Then the square of the length of the latus rectum of E, is
  1. 3858
  2. 3478
  3. 51225
  4. 65625

Solution

Let Z be the foot of perpendicular from vertex to directrix of parabola,

Now, finding Z we get,

x-22=y-31=-4+3-64+1

x-22=y-31=-15

x-22=-15, y-31=-15

x=125, y=165

Z125,165

Eccentricity of ellipse is given as 12.

Now, finding b2 using eccentricity formula we get,

b2=a21-e2=a22

So, equation of ellipse will be,

14425a2+25625×a22=1 {as x,y125,165 }

14425a2+51225a2=1

65625a2=1

a2=65625

b2=32825

Length of latus rectum is given by,
L=2b2a.

L=2×328256565

L=6565

L2=65625

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