What is the mass of each star

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A binary star system consists of two equal mass stars that revolve in circular orbits about there center of mass. The period of the motion, T= 27.7 days and the orbital speed v=220 km/s of the stars can be measured from telescopic observations. What is the mass (kg) of each star?

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