1. The problem is to multiply 8, 16, and 18. 2. First multiply 8 and 16: $$8 \times 16 = 128$$. 3. Next, multiply the result by 18: $$128 \times 18$$. 4. Calculate $$128 \times 18$$ by breaking it down: $$128 \times 10 = 1280$$ and $$128 \times 8 = 1024$$. 5. Add these two products: $$1280 + 1024 = 2304$$. 6. Therefore, the product of 8, 16, and 18 is $$2304$$.