Finding Earth's orbital period from mass and distance

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Homework Statement



Whats the Earth's orbital period around the sun if mE=5.98x10^24kg , mS =2x10^30kg,
r = 1.5x10^11


Homework Equations


T^2= kr^3


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i can figure out the period easily w/ 2 radii + 1 period
 
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Assuming that the orbit is circular, use grav force on Earth due to sun is equal to the centrpetal force. Also, T=2pi/omega.