Let's get this math done. We have 652 and we're going to multiply it by 3. This is the same as taking 652 and adding it to itself 3 times.
Step 1: 0 + 652 = 652
Step 2: 652 + 652 = 1304
Step 3: 1304 + 652 = 1956

So, 652*3 = 1956