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Immaterial Corrections - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Cash flow from continuing operations - Operating activities |  | $ 699.9 | $ 525.7
Cash flow from discontinued operations - Operating activities | (3.2) | 561.2 | 1,284.4
Cash flow from discontinued operations - Financing activities | (2.4) | (527.1) | (503.8)
Immaterial Corrections [Member] |  |  |
Cash flow from continuing operations - Operating activities |  | 279.0 | 199.0
Cash flow from discontinued operations - Operating activities |  | 62.0 | 233.0
Cash flow from discontinued operations - Financing activities |  | 209.3 | 237.0
Cash distribution to Exelis and Xylem |  | 400.0 |
Distribution of Exelis and Xylem - Retained Earnings | $ 0.3 |  |

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