Formula for multiplying

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Hi everyone,

I have a bit of a problem as I am not to good in Excel and I don't know if this is even possible. But I want to multiply an entire column (column A for example) by the same number (for example 3). The problem is that only one cell contains information.

Let's say I only have the first cell in the column filled (so A1) with the number 2. The next cell under it (A2) should be 6 (because of the multiplication with the previous stated number 3), cell under that (A3) should be 18, under that it should be 54 and so on.

Is it possible to have Excel fill out the column for me? I would do it my self on the calculator and type in the numbers but I need about 800 or less cells filled out.

I hope someone can help, much love and thanks in advance!
 

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What is the fastest way to copy a formula?
If A2:A50000 contain data. Enter a formula in B2. Select B2. Double-click the Fill Handle and Excel will shoot the formula down to B50000.
in a2

=a1*3

then fill down

Awesome! but does that mean I need to type in the cells anyway? I guess it's better than doing the calculations myself but I was thinking of something that would just fill out like 500 rows of a column.
 
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You could do it quite easily. Type =A1*3 in B1 and then drag that formula down. It wouldnt be long before you ran out of numbers though. Excel doesnt allow numbers to infinity.
 
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