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Comprehensive Income - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 6 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Reclassification of stranded tax effects related to currency translation adjustments from AOCI to Retained Earnings |  | $ (6.6)
ASU 2018-02 |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Reclassification of stranded tax effects related to currency translation adjustments from AOCI to Retained Earnings | $ 6.6 |

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