Function with point of resistance

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The discussion centers on defining a mathematical function, f(x), that stabilizes around a target value of 3,000,000. The proposed solution involves a secondary function, g(x), which dictates the behavior of f(x) based on its relation to the target. If g(x) is less than or equal to 3,000,000, f(t,x) incorporates a growth factor; if g(x) exceeds this threshold, f(t,x) applies a resistance factor. This approach effectively models exponential growth and decay around the specified equilibrium point.

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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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