Alright, let's work through 6986 times 2987 step by step
6986 × 2987 = 2987 × (6986)
+ 2987 × 6 that equals 17922
+ 2987 × 80 that is equal 238960
+ 2987 × 900 producing 2688300
+ 2987 × 6000 that equals 17922000

= 20867182
