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Other Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Other Intangible Assets Acquired [Line Items] |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 1,599
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired | 8,793
Total Acquired Intangible Assets | $ 10,392
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 11 years
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member] |
Other Intangible Assets Acquired [Line Items] |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 1,070
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 13 years
Trademarks And Technology Member |
Other Intangible Assets Acquired [Line Items] |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 509
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 5 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member] |
Other Intangible Assets Acquired [Line Items] |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 20
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | 8 years

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