Alright, let's work through 2997 times 261 step by step
2997 × 261 = 261 × (2997)
+ 261 × 7 giving us 1827
+ 261 × 90 producing 23490
+ 261 × 900 that is equal 234900
+ 261 × 2000 resulting in 522000

= 782217
