When cell of e.m.f. ' \( E_1 \) ' is connected to potentiometer wire, the balancing length is ' \( l_1 \) '. Another cell of e.m.f. ' \( E_2 \) ' (\( E_1>E_2 \)) is connected so that two cells oppose each other, the balancing length is ' \( l_2 \) '. The ratio \( E_1 : E_2 \) is