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Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Percentage of company sales denominated in US dollars | 99.00% |
Gains (losses) on foreign currency derivatives recorded in earnings, net | $ (4.4) | $ 4.5

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