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= Solution

For the <natural logarithm>, $f'(x)=1/x$. The chord <slope> is $(\log2-\log1)/(2-1)=\log2$. Hence the <mean value theorem> point satisfies $1/\xi=\log2$, giving
$$
\boxed{\xi=\frac1{\log2}}.
$$
It lies strictly between one and two. For example, $\log2=\int_1^2du/u$ lies strictly between $1/2$ and one.

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