Is this the correct continous compounding equivalent to daily compunding of 90%?

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Find the rate of continuous compounding equivalent to daily compounding of 90%, if we assume that a year has 365 days.

P=principle
daily = $P(1+(\frac{0.9}{365}))^{365}$
continuous = $Pe^x$
$$(1+(\frac{0.9}{365}))^{365} = e^x$$
$$2.46=e^x$$
$$ln2.46=xlne$$
$$x=0.8989 \quad or \quad 89.89\%$$

Is $89.89\%$ continuous compounding equivalent to $90\%$ daily compounding?

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I believe answer and solution are correct. This is just algebra. You've already shown basic understanding of advanced calculus concepts soooo.....

Btw, I think you should have said:

$A = P(1+(\frac{0.9}{365}))^{365\color{red}{t}}$
$A = Pe^{x\color{red}{t}}$

where $A$ denotes amount to owed to lender if $t$ under a certain type of compounding