In mathematics multiplying decimals is just like multiplying a whole number and ignoring the decimals., then just put the decimals in the answer – it is how many decimals does the two numbers combined.
First step:
Line the numbers on the right and do not a line the decimal points
26.2
× 16.43
Second Step:
Multiply the numbers starting on the right, just like multiplying a whole number and ignore the decimals.
26.2
× 16.43
786
1048
1572
+ 262
430466
Third step: add the products
26.2
× 16.43
786
1048
1572
+ 262
430.466 is the mathematician’s answer.