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Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022
Changes In Equity Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Shares Issuable | 40,531,845 |  |
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Price |  |  | $ 31.70
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests | $ 869 | $ 371 |

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