Let L be a line tangent to the circles C(O1,8) and C(O2,22) at points P and Q, respectively. If O1O2=50, find PQ. Note: C(O,r) is a circumcircle of the triangle and O is a circumcenter of the triangle.

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Let L be a line tangent to the circles C(O1,8) and C(O2,22) at points P and Q, respectively. If O1O2=50, find PQ.

Note: C(O,r) is a circumcircle of the triangle and O is a circumcenter of the triangle.

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