Fluid Mechanics - U-tube and mercury

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In a U-tube containing mercury, water is added to one arm, creating a pressure difference that causes the mercury level to rise in the opposite arm. The user initially calculated the height of mercury rise to be 14.7 mm, but this was incorrect. They attempted to apply pressure equilibrium equations but expressed confusion about the relationship between the heights of the water and mercury columns. The discussion highlights the need for a correct understanding of pressure balance in fluids, particularly in how to relate the heights of the two columns. Clarification on the calculations and concepts involved in fluid mechanics is sought to resolve the issue.
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A U-shaped tube, open to the air on both ends, contains mercury. Water is poured into the left arm until the water column is 20.0 cm deep.

How far upward from its initial position does the mercury in the right arm rise?

So far, this is my work:

Using pressure = density(water) x g x height(water column) and neglecting atmospheric pressure as both sides would experience it, I equated that equation to p = density(Hg) x g x height as they would equal on the horizontal axis. I found the height to be 14.7 mm but that answer is not correct.

I am confused and have gone at this in a number of ways. I know that the value 14.7 is not the difference between the new position and the initial position and so I've kind of hit a road block. Any input or thought or help would be appreciated!
 
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i think it should be:
\rho_{w}h'g+\rho_{Hg}h'g=\rho_{Hg}hg
where h'=20 cm and h is the height of the right arm.
in order to find the difference i think you need this equation:
x-h'=h-x
but I am not sure I am right here, I've done this stuff in high school two years ago.
 
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