The stone used to construct the Great Pyramid of Giza has an average density of 160 pounds per cubic foot. The pyramid has a square base 756 feet on a side and a height of 455 feet. What is the mass in millions of tons, rounded to the nearest tenth of a million?

The stone used to construct the Great Pyramid of Giza has an average density of 160 pounds per cubic foot. The pyramid has a square base 756 feet on a side and a height of 455 feet. What is the mass in millions of tons, rounded to the nearest tenth of a million?

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