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Logistic Equation

Basic Equation (no Threshold) 

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Question:

What is the carrying capacity of the US? 1790 census population was 3.93 million. 1840 census population was 17.07 milliion. 1890 population was 62.95 million. 

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Equation with Threshold 

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Converted by Mathematica      January 31, 2002