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Partial Derivatives & the Gradient · Challenge problem

Let f(x,y)=x2yf(x,y) = x^2y. Compute the directional derivative of ff at (1,2)(1, 2) in the direction of the unit vector (35,45)\left(\tfrac35, \tfrac45\right). Express as a common fraction or decimal.