Exoplanets A and B are observed to orbit Star X in circular orbits at distances 1.1 AU and 10.2 AU from Star X, respectively ( 1 AU = 1.5 x 1011 m) . The orbital period of Exoplanet A is 244 days. What is the mass of Star X? (1 day = 86400 s.)

Exoplanets A and B are observed to orbit Star X in circular orbits at distances 1.1 AU and 10.2 AU from Star X, respectively ( 1 AU = 1.5 x 1011 m) . The orbital period of Exoplanet A is 244 days. What is the mass of Star X? (1 day = 86400 s.)

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Exoplanets A and B are observed to orbit Star X in circular orbits at distances 1.1 AU and 10.2 AU from Star X, respectively ( 1 AU = 1.5 x 10¹¹m) . The orbital period of Exoplanet A is 244 days. What is the mass of Star X? (1 day = 86400 s.)

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