Alright, let's work through 1027 times 997 step by step
1027 × 997 = 997 × (1027)
+ 997 × 7 giving us 6979
+ 997 × 20 giving us 19940
+ 997 × 000 that results in 0
+ 997 × 1000 that is equal 997000

= 1023919
