1. **State the problem:** Multiply 55 by 52. 2. **Recall the multiplication formula:** For any two numbers $a$ and $b$, their product is $a \times b$. 3. **Calculate the product:** $$55 \times 52$$ 4. **Break down the multiplication:** $$55 \times 52 = 55 \times (50 + 2) = 55 \times 50 + 55 \times 2$$ 5. **Calculate each part:** $$55 \times 50 = 2750$$ $$55 \times 2 = 110$$ 6. **Add the results:** $$2750 + 110 = 2860$$ 7. **Final answer:** $$55 \times 52 = 2860$$