Problem on Second Law of Thermodynamics

[adipta_datta]

A reversible engine works between three thermal reservoirs-A,B and C.The engine absorbs an equal amount of heat from the thermal reservoirs A & B kept at temperatures Ta and Tb respectively,and rejects heat to the thermal reservoir C kept at temperature Tc.The efficiency of the engine is[tex]\alpha[/tex] times the efficiency of the reversible engine,which works between the two reservoirs A & C.Prove that:Ta/Tb=(2[tex]\alpha[/tex] -1)+2(1-[tex]\alpha[/tex] )Ta/Tc

 

[tiny-tim]

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[adipta_datta]

Below is the thing which I have attempted:

eta of Heat engine 2(between the reservoirs A&C)=(Ta-Tc)/Ta
therefore,eta of heat engine 1(between reservoirs A,B&C)=[tex]\alpha[/tex][(Ta-Tc)/Ta]
where eta is the efficiency of the heat engine.
Now heat absorbed by heat engine 1=2Q1
Heat rejected by heat engine 2=Q2.
therefore,eta of heat engine1=1-(Q2/2Q1)=1-(Tc/2Tb)

therefore,
1-(Tc/2Tb)=[tex]\alpha[/tex][(Ta-Tc)/Ta]-1,
which gives to me Ta/Tb=2[tex]\alpha[/tex]+2(1-alpha)(Ta/Tc)

I am not getting the -1 term after 2 alpha.

Please help and rectify the problem.The diagram is attached.
Thanks.