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Equity and Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022	Nov. 30, 2021	Jul. 24, 2020
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Additional authorized repurchase amount			$ 750,000,000
Authorized repurchase amount		$ 1,250,000,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		659,500,000
Redeemable non-controlling interest, redemption feature, period	3 years
ATM Equity Offering
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Sale of stock, maximum aggregate gross sales price				$ 400,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of stock		$ 0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares repurchased		56,779
Average purchase price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 296.97
Amount related to tax withholdings associated with vesting of RSUs		$ 16,900,000

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