Is the Jacobian Matrix of This Function Symmetric?

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The discussion centers on proving that the Jacobian matrix \( J \) of a function \( f \) with continuous second-order partial derivatives results in a symmetric matrix when \( \mathbf{F}(\mathbf{x}) = (Jf(\mathbf{x}))^T \). The key assertion is that the symmetry of \( J\mathbf{F}(\mathbf{x}) \) follows from the properties of continuous second-order partial derivatives. No solutions were provided during the discussion, indicating a need for further exploration of this mathematical concept.

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Here's this week's problem!

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Problem: Let $J$ denote the Jacobian matrix. Show that if $f$ has continuous second-order partial derivatives and $\mathbf{F}(\mathbf{x}) = (Jf(\mathbf{x}))^T$, then $J\mathbf{F}(\mathbf{x})$ is a symmetric matrix.

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No one answered this week's problem. Due to recent events, I've been pretty swamped with work/GRE prep (taking the exam next Saturday, 10/13); hence, I don't have a solution ready at this time. I'll update this post with one sometime this week.
 

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