Alright, let's work through 5988 times 3043 step by step
5988 × 3043 = 3043 × (5988)
+ 3043 × 8 that results in 24344
+ 3043 × 80 producing 243440
+ 3043 × 900 that is equal 2738700
+ 3043 × 5000 which equals 15215000

= 18221484
