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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Summary of Contractual Maturities of Cash Equivalents and Available-For-Sale Investments (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
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Amortized Cost |
Mature in less than one year | $ 1,976.2
Mature in one to five years | 2,459.4
Total | 4,435.6
Fair Value |
Mature in less than one year | 1,980.0
Mature in one to five years | 2,484.0
Total | $ 4,464.0

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