Alright, let's work through 6972 times 48 step by step
6972 × 48 = 48 × (6972)
+ 48 × 2 that equals 96
+ 48 × 70 resulting in 3360
+ 48 × 900 that equals 43200
+ 48 × 6000 that is equal 288000

= 334656
