Three positive numbers form an increasing $G.P.$ If the middle term in this $G.P.$ is doubled, the new numbers are in $A.P.$ then the common ratio of the $G.P.$ is:

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  • A

    $2 - \sqrt 3 $

  • B

    $2 + \surd 3$

  • C

    $\sqrt 2 + \surd 3$

  • D

    $3 + \surd 2$

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