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Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions |  |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Apr. 15, 2021 | Feb. 23, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Feb. 25, 2016
Common stock dividends paid |  |  | $ 94,800,000 | $ 74,800,000 |
Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share) |  | $ 1.00 |  |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  |  |  |  | $ 200,000,000.0
Repurchases of common stock under stock repurchase program |  |  | 0 |  |
Common stock repurchase authorization amount available |  |  | $ 193,000,000.0 |  |
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Common stock dividends paid | $ 95,000,000.0 |  |  |  |

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