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Business Combinations - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) Acquisition
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Number of strategic acquisition | Acquisition	2
Total consideration, net of cash acquired	$ 243
Goodwill and amortizable intangible assets	112
Property, plant, and equipment	63
Net working capital	85
Finance and operating lease liabilities	$ 17

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Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, intangible assets, including goodwill.

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Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, working capital.

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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date.

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The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period.

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.

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