17.48: In the binary star system shown, the two stars follow circular orbits a
4f+ot)mior xs /1w o qo3n-iv1bout the system’s center of mass. The stars are separated by a distance D that is large compared to the
woq1i4vt+3onm/xf)o1roi - sir 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?