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Revenues and Trade Accounts Receivable - Significant Movements in Deferred Revenue Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 480 | $ 427
Amounts billed but not recognized as revenues | 299 | 298
Revenues recognized related to the beginning balance of deferred revenue | (360) | (354)
Amounts acquired in business combinations | 0 | 12
Ending balance | $ 419 | $ 383

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