Alright, let's work through 3542 times 862 step by step
3542 × 862 = 862 × (3542)
+ 862 × 2 that results in 1724
+ 862 × 40 which equals 34480
+ 862 × 500 which equals 431000
+ 862 × 3000 that is equal 2586000

= 3053204
