17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two
nc59dzj v c.:6yv4o qastars follow circular orbits about the system’s center of mass. The
nazoc.d59c:j 4v6qvy stars are separated by a distance D that is large compared to their size and are subject only to their mutual gravitational attraction. The orbital period of the star of mass M is T. Which one of the following choices represents the total mass of the binary star system?