Einstein summation convention proof

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The discussion centers on proving the equation A·B×C = C·A×B using the Einstein summation convention. The user attempts to demonstrate this by manipulating the Levi-Civita symbol, ε_{ijk}, and applying the properties of the cross product and dot product. The proof involves showing that (B×C)_{i} = ε_{ijk}B_{j}C_{k} and correctly rearranging terms to arrive at the desired equality. The user expresses uncertainty about their approach and seeks validation of their solution.

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Homework Statement


Using the Einstein summation convention, prove:

A\bulletB\timesC = C\bulletA\timesB


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The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to follow an example from my notes, but I don't entirely understand it. Would it be possible to find out if what I've done (below) is correct, or where I went wrong?

(B\timesC)_{i} = \epsilon_{ijk}B_{j}C_{k}

(A\bulletB\timesC)_{i} = \epsilon_{ijk}A_{i}B_{j}C_{k}

= \epsilon_{kij}A_{i}B_{j}C_{k}

=C\bulletA\timesB

Thanks!
PS. I'm not very familiar with Latex and couldn't get the symbols to line up properly.. sorry! They should all be subscripts.
 
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I think that's about right. The thing is just to show that e_{ijk}=e_{jki}, right?
 

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