SOLUTION: Find the missing number in the proportion: n/8 = 1/3 Thank you.

Question 426166: Find the missing number in the proportion: n/8 = 1/3

Thank you.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

solving for n

     | Cross Multiplying 

  3n = 8

   n = 8/3  OR 2 2/3 

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