The speed of light is 200 million meters per second. One kilometer is 1000 meters. What is the speed of light in miles per hour? Round your answer to the nearest million miles.

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The speed of light is 200 million meters per second. One kilometer is 1000 meters. What is the speed of light in miles per hour? Round your answer to the nearest million miles.

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