An alloy of copper and zinc is taken in the ratio $1:2$, and another alloy of the same metal is takn in the ratio of $2:3$. How many parts of the alloys must be taken to obtain a new alloy consisting of copper and zinc that are taken in the ratio $3:10$?

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