3×256

3×256 refers to a specific multiplication problem where the number 3 is multiplied by the number 256. The result of this calculation is 768. This type of multiplication is a fundamental arithmetic operation. It can be performed using various methods, including manual calculation, standard algorithms, or calculators. In binary representation, 256 is equal to 2 raised to the power of 8 (2^8), which is 100000000. Multiplying this by 3 in binary would involve adding the binary representation of 256 to itself twice, or more complex bitwise operations. The number 768, the product of 3×256, can be expressed in prime factorization as 2^8 × 3. Understanding such multiplications is important in various fields, including mathematics, computer science, and engineering, as they form the basis for more complex calculations and problem-solving. The value 256 is also significant in computing as it represents the number of possible values for an 8-bit byte.