Two 5 ohm resistors are in parallel to each other. The assembly consists of another resistor which is in series with the two parallel resistors. If the total resistance of the assembly is 20 ohm, then find the value of the 3rd resistor.

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Problem 7RQ: Four resistors having values of 270,330,510, and 430 are connected in parallel. What is the total...
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Two 5 ohm resistors are in parallel to each other. The assembly consists of another resistor which is in series with the two parallel resistors. If the total resistance of the assembly is 20 ohm, then find the value of the 3rd resistor.

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