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Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
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Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] |
Transition tax on foreign earnings, current | $ 33.9

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