Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_44 (sales VARCHAR, peak_position VARCHAR, certification VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many sales had a peak position more than 2 and a Certification of 3x platinum?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(sales) FROM table_name_44 WHERE peak_position > 2 AND certification = "3x platinum"