If the roots of $2x^2+kx+3=0$, are $\alpha$ and $\beta$, what is $k$?
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The roots of the quadratic equation $2x^2+kx+3=0$, where $k>0$, are $\alpha$ and $\beta$, whilst those of the equation $3x^2-2x+3$ are $\dfrac{\alpha}{\beta}$ and $\dfrac{\beta}{\alpha}$. Calculate the value of $k$.

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