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Fair Value - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Total assets and liabilities measured at fair value | $ 36,900 | $ 29,600
Total assets and liabilities measured at fair value priced using non-binding broker quotes | $ 146 | $ 14
Total assets and liabilities measured at fair value priced using non-binding broker quotes (percentage) | 0.40% | 0.00%
Senior notes | $ 2,727 | $ 2,726
Estimated fair value of senior notes | $ 2,600 | $ 2,500

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