Alright, let's work through 1242 times 969 step by step
1242 × 969 = 969 × (1242)
+ 969 × 2 that is equal 1938
+ 969 × 40 producing 38760
+ 969 × 200 that results in 193800
+ 969 × 1000 producing 969000

= 1203498
