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Challenge 395: Parabola Points

Pin down the minimising point on this parabola!

 P is the parabola with equation y = x2.

C is the point (0, 1).

X is the point on P where the length CX is least, and X' is the point on P where the straight line through C and X intersects with P again.

Find the ratio CX : CX' in its simplest form.