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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) | $ 1.43 | $ 1.30
Dividend equivalents declared per share (in dollars per share) | $ 1.43 | $ 1.30

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