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Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Reported In Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020
Minimum |
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease [Line Items] |
Short -term cash investments interest rate | 0.06%
Maximum |
Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease [Line Items] |
Short -term cash investments interest rate | 0.31%

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