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Acquisitions, Divestitures and Strategic Investments - Level 3 Contingent Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Contingent Consideration Liability | $ 171 | $ 404
Revenue-based Payments and Milestones | Discount Rate |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Contingent Consideration Liability | $ 171 |
Revenue-based Payments and Milestones | Discount Rate | Minimum |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
contingent consideration liability, probability of payment | 90.00% |
Risk-Adjusted Discount Rates used in Purchase Price Allocation | 6.00% |
Revenue-based Payments and Milestones | Discount Rate | Maximum |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
contingent consideration liability, probability of payment | 100.00% |
Risk-Adjusted Discount Rates used in Purchase Price Allocation | 15.00% |
Revenue-based Payments and Milestones | Discount Rate | Weighted Average |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
contingent consideration liability, probability of payment | 98.00% |
Risk-Adjusted Discount Rates used in Purchase Price Allocation | 7.00% |

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