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Reconciliation of Our Investment in Restricted Equity Securities Measured at Fair Value on Quarterly Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Jan. 31, 2019
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Investment in restricted equity securities | $ 48,915 |  |  | $ 48,915 |
Net unrealized Gain (loss) recognized on restricted equity securities during the period | (28,450) |  |  | (5,805) |
Balance at end of period | 48,915 |  |  | 48,915 |
Restricted equity securities |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Investment in restricted equity securities | 48,915 |  |  | 48,915 |
Balance at end of period | 48,915 |  |  | 48,915 |
Restricted equity securities | Fair Value Measurements Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Long-term investments |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Investment in restricted equity securities | 48,915 | $ 77,365 | $ 56,400 | 48,915 | $ 54,720
Net unrealized Gain (loss) recognized on restricted equity securities during the period | (28,450) | 20,965 | 1,680 |  |
Balance at end of period | $ 48,915 | $ 77,365 | $ 56,400 | $ 48,915 | $ 54,720

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