Finding Period with Double Stars

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Homework Statement

A certain double star consists of two identical stars, each of mass 3.0E30 kg, separated by a distance of 2.0E11 m between their centres. How long does it take to complete one cycle? Give your answer in seconds.

Homework Equations

Gm / 4π^2 = r^3/ T^2 (I'm pretty sure the motion will be elliptical)

The Attempt at a Solution

I tried the above equation, and isolated for T, but I got the wrong answer. The answer is 7.9E7 seconds.

 

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Nevermind, I found a solution off the internet.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071225133716AA5gj9p

 

[nlightner]

I would first commend the student for attempting to use the appropriate equation to solve the problem. However, it seems that the student may have made a mistake in their calculations or may have used the incorrect values for the variables. I would recommend double-checking the values used and the calculations to ensure accuracy in the answer. Additionally, it may be helpful to provide the specific steps taken in the attempt at a solution so that any errors can be identified and corrected.