Linear Algebra Transition Matrix Proof

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Homework Statement



Prove the following theorem:
Suppose that B, C, and D are ordered bases for a nontrivial finite dimensional vector space V. let P be the transition matrix from B to C, and let Q be the transition matrix from C to D. Then QP is the transition matrix from B to D.

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For every v contained in V: P[v]B=[v]c
For every v contained in V: Q[v]c=[v]D

3. The Attempt at a Solution

Not sure how to go about doing this proof..don't even know where to start. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Write out what you think QP could look like
 
Would it be the ith column of [bi]D?
But I'm still not sure what that looks like