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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) |  | 1 Months Ended |
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Apr. 01, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
5.72% Notes, due 2019 |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Convertible notes, interest rate |  |  | 5.72%
Subsequent Event |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  | $ 500,000,000 |
Subsequent Event | 5.72% Notes, due 2019 |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Approved debt reduction amount |  | $ 500,000,000 |
Subsequent Event | Salaried And Retirement Savings Plan |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Retirement savings plan, employer contribution, percent | 3.00% |  |
Retirement savings plan, additional employer contribution, percent | 3.00% |  |

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