1. The problem is to multiply 44 by 44. 2. The formula for multiplication is $a \times b = c$, where $a$ and $b$ are the numbers to multiply, and $c$ is the product. 3. Multiply 44 by 44: $$44 \times 44 = 44 \times (40 + 4) = 44 \times 40 + 44 \times 4$$ 4. Calculate each part: $$44 \times 40 = 1760$$ $$44 \times 4 = 176$$ 5. Add the results: $$1760 + 176 = 1936$$ 6. Therefore, the product of 44 and 44 is $1936$.