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To wire a 3-way switch for controlling a light fixture, you will need to connect the wires from the power source to the common terminal of the first switch. Then, connect the traveler wires between the two switches. Finally, connect the wire from the light fixture to the common terminal of the second switch. This setup allows you to control the light fixture from two different switches.

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