What is the mass of the second asteroid?

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of the mass of a second asteroid based on the gravitational force exerted on a 4.7x10^3 kg asteroid by the second asteroid, which is 3.0x10^5 m away. After using the relevant equations and solving for the mass, the answer is determined to be 5.74*10^19 kg, which is a large but possible value for an asteroid.
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Homework Statement


A 4.7x10^3 kg asteroid is acted on by a gravitational force of 2.0x10^2 N from another asteroid that is 3.0x10^2 km (3.0x10^5 m) away. What is the mass of the second asteroid?

Homework Equations


The equations we have been working with are
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in which G is 6.67*10-11Nm^2/Kg^2
and
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But we don't have the information to use the second one

The Attempt at a Solution


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in which I solved for m2
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=
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=5.74*1019 kg

The number is huge though which makes me think that I did something incorrect or used the wrong formula
 
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Thank you (for your help and the welcome) !
It seems like a very friendly forum so far :)
 

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