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Solution:
For the geostationary satellite, $T_1 = 24\text{ hours}$, $r_1 = R + 5R = 6R$. For the second satellite, $r_2 = R + 2R = 3R$. Using Kepler's third law $T^2 \propto r^3$, we have $T_2 = T_1 \left(\frac{r_2}{r_1}\right)^{3/2} = 24 \left(\frac{3R}{6R}\right)^{3/2} = 24 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{3/2} = 6\sqrt{2}\text{ hours}$.
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