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Acquisitions (Summary of Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Cash paid, net of cash acquired | $ 609.5 | $ 142.8
2020 Acquisitions |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Cash paid, net of cash acquired | $ 609.5 |

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