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Debt - Conversion Value of Convertible Notes (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Total by which the notes’ if-converted value exceeds their principal amount | $ 2,067.5 | $ 1,077.5
Senior Convertible Notes due 2023 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Total by which the notes’ if-converted value exceeds their principal amount | 1,903.6 | 1,077.5
Senior Convertible Notes due 2025 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Total by which the notes’ if-converted value exceeds their principal amount | $ 163.9 | $ 0.0

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