Alright, let's work through 2988 times 162 step by step
2988 × 162 = 162 × (2988)
+ 162 × 8 giving us 1296
+ 162 × 80 that is equal 12960
+ 162 × 900 what gives us 145800
+ 162 × 2000 that is equal 324000

= 484056
