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Debt and Credit Arrangements Commercial Paper (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |
Commercial paper borrowing capacity | $ 1,000.0
Commercial paper, maximum allowable maturity period | 397 days
Commercial paper outstanding, amount | $ 0.0
Commercial paper, average outstanding amount | $ 203.7
Commercial paper, weighted average interest rate | 1.40%
Commercial paper, weighted average maturity days | 7

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