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Business Combinations Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asets (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 1,800
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 9 years
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member] |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 915
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 9 years
Trademarks and Technology [Member] |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 802
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 9 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member] |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 83
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 11 years

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