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Economics- utility function Utility functions and positive monotone transformations

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Economics- utility function

We let $g(z)$ be a strictly monotonous function so: $$\frac{dg(z)}{dz}>0$$ Consumer 1 has preferences given by the utility function $u(x_1,x_2)=ln(x_1)+2ln(x_2)$, while consumer 2 has preferences given by n $v(x_1,x_2)=g(x_1x_2^2)$. Then I have to show that consumer 2 got same preferences as consumer 1. I think I have to use MSR on $x_1x_2^2$ and on $v(x_1,x_2)$. For MSR on $x_1x_2^2$ I get: $$MRS=-\frac{\frac{\partial }{\partial x_1}}{\frac{\partial }{\partial x_2}}=-\frac{x_2^2}{2x_1x_2}$$ But How can I find MSR on $v(x_1,x_2)$ (I think I got the same MRS if I use the chain rule, but I'm not sure?), and how can I use this to conclude that the ranking of the two indifference curves is the same when $g(z)$ is monotonous? I hope that someone can help me?