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Subsequent Events - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 22, 2019 USD ($) derivative | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount of derivative |  | $ 10,735.4 | $ 9,038.2
Subsequent Event |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of cash flow hedges entered into | derivative | 3 |  |
Cash Flow Hedge 1 | Subsequent Event |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount of derivative | $ 1,000.0 |  |
Derivative instrument stated interest rate | 2.56% |  |
Cash Flow Hedge 2 | Subsequent Event |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount of derivative | $ 500.0 |  |
Derivative instrument stated interest rate | 2.56% |  |
Cash Flow Hedge 3 | Subsequent Event |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount of derivative | $ 500.0 |  |
Derivative instrument stated interest rate | 2.55% |  |
Variable Rate Debt | Subsequent Event |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Long-term debt | $ 2,000.0 |  |

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