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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Consolidated effective income tax rate (percent) |  | 36.00% | 33.00%
Nondeductible charges |  | $ 142 |
Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax For Corporations With Average AFSI Over $1 Billion, Rate | 15.00% |  |
Three Years Average AFSI Limit, Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax | $ 1,000 |  |

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