1. The problem is to convert 3 meters to centimeters. 2. The formula to convert meters to centimeters is: $$\text{centimeters} = \text{meters} \times 100$$ because 1 meter equals 100 centimeters. 3. Applying the formula: $$3 \text{ meters} \times 100 = 300 \text{ centimeters}$$ 4. Therefore, 3 meters is equal to 300 centimeters.