8 x ? = 72

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To find the missing number in the equation \(8 \times ? = 72\), you need to solve for the unknown factor.

You can do this by dividing 72 by 8:

\[ ? = \frac{72}{8} \]

Calculating the division:

\[ ? = 9 \]

So, \( 8 \times 9 = 72 \). The missing number is 9.