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Description of Business and Organization - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Billions	May 16, 2023 USD ($)
Wyatt Technology LLC [Member]
Nature Of Operations [Line Items]
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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