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[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

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[PIVOT]

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Given that \( a, b, c \) are three distinct real numbers. Consider the quadratic equations:
$$
\begin{array}{l}
x^{2}+a x+b=0, \\
x^{2}+b x+c=0, \\
x^{2}+c x+a=0
\end{array}
$$
where any two of these equations share exactly one common root. Find the value of \( a^{2}+b^{2}+c^{2} \).

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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