If the distances from the origin to the centres of the three circles ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2{\lambda _i}\,x = {c^2},(i = 1,\,2,\,3)$ are in $G. P.$, then the lengths of the tangents drawn to them from any point on the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {c^2}$ are in

  • A

    $A. P.$

  • B

    $G. P.$

  • C

    $H. P.$

  • D

    None of these

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