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What is the formula to calculate the position of the center of mass for two particles with masses m1 and m2 located at positions x1 and x2?

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X = (m1*x1 + m2*x2) / (m1 + m2)

X = (x1 + x2) / 2

X = (m1 + m2) / (x1 + x2)

X = (m1^2*x1 + m2^2*x2) / (m1^2 + m2^2)

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