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= Solution

For real coordinates, work on $y>0$. The <chain rule> gives $\xi_y=y^{-1/2}$ and $\xi_{yy}=-\tfrac12y^{-3/2}$. Therefore
$$
\boxed{\frac{\partial^2u}{\partial y^2}
=u''(\xi)(\xi_y)^2+u'(\xi)\xi_{yy}
=\frac{u''(\xi)}y-\frac{u'(\xi)}{2y^{3/2}}}.
$$
The <derivatives> on the right are with respect to $\xi$. Behaviour at $y=0$ requires separate regularity of the composed <function>.

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