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Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Senior Convertible Notes (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total fair value of outstanding senior convertible notes	$ 3,155.6	$ 2,150.8
Convertible Notes due 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total fair value of outstanding senior convertible notes		890.8
Convertible Notes due 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total fair value of outstanding senior convertible notes	1,936.4	$ 1,260.0
Convertible Notes due 2025
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total fair value of outstanding senior convertible notes	$ 1,219.2

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