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If the radius of first Bohr orbit is x pm, then the radius of the third would be
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The radii of the 
stationary states of Hydrogen and Hydrogen like atom is given by:
where 
Bohr orbit, 
atomic number .
Given: The radius of the first stationary state i.e Bohr orbit=x pm
Radius of third orbit: 
substitute the above relation:
Radius of third orbit: 
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