Proving Symmetry of (A)(A^T) Matrix w/ Tensor Notation

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Homework Statement



We are to show that (A)(A^T) is a symmetric matrix using tensor notation.

Where ^T denotes TRANSPOSE

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The Attempt at a Solution



I did it in the following way:
Let P=(A)(A^T)
Then,
p_ik=(a_ij)(a_jk) Where A=a_ij and A^T=a_jk
=(a_jk^T)(a_ji)
=(a_kj)(a_ji)
=p_ki

hence proved.
Please tell if I am correct.
 
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