The tangent to the circle x\power{2}+y\power{2}=5 at (1,-2) also touches the circle x\power{2}+y\power{2}-8x+6y+20=0. Find the coordinates of the corresponding point of contact.

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The tangent to the circle x\power{2}+y\power{2}=5 at (1,-2) also touches the circle x\power{2}+y\power{2}-8x+6y+20=0.
Find the coordinates of the corresponding point of contact.

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