There are two cyclists on a straight bike path. Cyclist 1 is initially stationary as Cyclist 2 passes from behind at a constant speed of . Cyclist 1 begins accelerating forward at a constant rate of when Cyclist 2 is 30 meters ahead. He accelerates for a period of time, and then decelerates at a rate of until he simultaneously matches the speed and position of Cyclist 2 30 seconds after beginning to move. Determine the value of in .
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