Suppose that K is the splitting field of some polynomial over a fieldF of characteristic 0. If [K:F] = p2q, where p and q are distinct primes,show that K has subfields L1, L2, and L3 such that [K:L1] = p, [K:L2]= p2, and [K:L3] = q.

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Suppose that K is the splitting field of some polynomial over a field
F of characteristic 0. If [K:F] = p2q, where p and q are distinct primes,
show that K has subfields L1, L2, and L3 such that [K:L1] = p, [K:L2]
= p2, and [K:L3] = q.

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