Geostationary orbit

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We have the following governing equations for the motion of a satellite around the earth under gravity:

$\dfrac{-GM}{r^2} =\ddot{r} -r\dot{\theta}^2$

$r^2\dot{\theta} = h$

I want to find the height at which a satellite appears stationary to an observer on the surface of the earth.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to proceed?