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2. Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | [1],[2]
Forward foreign exchange contract to sell foreign currency [Member] |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 545.8
Loss on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments not Designated as Hedging Instruments | (4.5)
Forward foreign exchange contract to purchase foreign currency [Member] |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 51.9
Loss on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments not Designated as Hedging Instruments | $ 0.5
[1] | Forward foreign exchange contracts in a liability position are included in Other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
[2] | Forward foreign exchange contracts in an asset position are included in Other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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