Multiplication of normal distribution

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The product of two normal distributions, specifically N(5, 100) and M(10, 100), results in a distribution known as the normal product distribution. Unlike the sum or difference of normal distributions, which yields another normal distribution, the product does not maintain this property. The mean and standard deviation of the resulting distribution require specific calculations that differ from those used in addition or subtraction.

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I was wondering what owuld the outcome be if I multiply both normal distribution
eg N (5, 100 ) and M ( 10,100 )

i know the operations for addition and subtraction
but what if N.M
what do i get ?
 
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The product of two normal distributions is not a normal distribution (unlike for sums and differences). It's called (I think) a normal product distribution.
 
so how would the mean and sd be ?
 

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