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Earnings Per Common Share / Unit - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Unit (Parenthetical) (Detail) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Summary Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Weighted average exchangeable Operating Partnership units outstanding | 1,843 | 1,859 | 1,792 | 1,882
Total weighted average potentially dilutive limited partnership units outstanding | 14,170 | 14,133 | 14,903 | 14,070
Prologis, L.P. [Member] |  |  |  |
Summary Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total weighted average potentially dilutive limited partnership units outstanding | 1,944 | 1,950 | 1,947 | 1,426
Total weighted average potentially dilutive exchangeable debt outstanding | 11,879 | 11,879 | 11,879 | 11,879

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