17.48: In the binary star system shown,
h jxv,m7o44hqmyn 1(wthe two stars follow circular orbits about the system’s center of mass. The stars are separated by a distance D that is large compared to their
ym(m v41ho4j7h x,wnq 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?