For compatible matrices, $(AB)C=A(BC)$. Expand the $ij$ entry of either side to obtain the same finite double sum $\sum_{k,\ell}a_{ik}b_{k\ell}c_{\ell j}$. Parentheses may therefore be omitted, but factor order must be retained.
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