Where should a negative charge be placed between two positive charges for upward force?

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Homework Statement


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In the above figure, if Q1 and Q2 are positive, where could a negative charge be placed and have a vertically upward net force on it?

Homework Equations


F = k|q||q| / (r^2)

The Attempt at a Solution


I wrote the force equations for the negative charge and both positive charges, but I have no idea how to proceed from there.
 
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