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(fpsplit x)syntax

Returns nonoverlapping (values y2 y1), each with 26 bits precision, with (fpabs y2) > (fpabs y1), such that (fp+ y2 y1) = x. For (flabs x) > 1.3393857490036326e+300, returns (values +nan.0 +nan.0).

Used to implement double-double multiplication.