Let L be a line intersecting the circle C(O,15) at points P and Q, and intersecting the circle C(O,20) at points A and B. If PQ = 18, find AB.  Note: C(O,r) is circle with center O and radius r

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Let L be a line intersecting the circle C(O,15) at points P and Q, and intersecting the circle C(O,20) at points A and B. If PQ = 18, find AB. 

Note: C(O,r) is circle with center O and radius r

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