How to calculate 72 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication

How to calculate 72 multiplied by 3

How to calculate 72 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication. Here is step-by-step how to calculate 72 times 3 using long multiplication:

Step 1: Setup
Set up your multiplication problem like this:

	7	2
x		3

Step 2: Multiply
3 x 2 = 6. Put 6 below the line and 0 as a reminder on top:

	0
	7	2
x		3
		6

Step 3: Multiply
3 x 7 = 21. Take 21 and add 0 from the previous step to get 21. Enter 21 at the bottom:

		7	2
x			3
	2	1	6

The bottom line is the answer. Therefore, 72 times 3 equals:

216

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