Function with point of resistance

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The discussion revolves around defining a function f(x) that stabilizes at a target value of 3,000,000, incorporating exponential resistance when it exceeds this value and exponential growth when it falls below. Participants clarify that the function should vary with x while trending towards the target over time. A proposed solution involves defining a secondary function g(x) that adjusts based on its relation to the target value. The function f(t,x) is structured to either add or subtract a term based on whether g(x) is below or above 3,000,000. This mathematical approach aims to model the desired behavior of f(x) effectively.
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My maths is failing me. Take f(x), where f(x) wants to equalize at a value of 3,000,000. If it goes above, there is exponential resistance bringing it down, and as it goes below there is exponential growth driving it up. What would f(x) look like?

This is driving me nuts!
 
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How you state this problem it doesn't make much sense. From what I understand you want to have a function that will change over x but you also want it to have an tendency towards 3,000,000 over some other variable like time?

If you let g(x) be your function:

if g(x) <= 3,000,000 then f(t,x) = g(x) + t/(t+1)|3,000,000 – g(x)|
if g(x) > 3,000,000 then f(t,x) = g(x) - t/(t+1)|3,000,000 – g(x)|
 
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