Solution

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For the centrally condensed point-source model, , , and gas pressure dominates. The equations are
where . Dividing the first equation by the second and eliminating gives
The surface conditions then yield
Substitution into hydrostatic equilibrium cancels the common power of and gives
Using ,

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