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Guarantees, Commitments, and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Guarantees | $ 67.8
Expiration period | 1 year
Guarantees of vendor financing - short-term |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Guarantees | $ 57.9
Guarantees of vendor financing - long-term |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Guarantees | 0.1
Other debt guarantees |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Guarantees | $ 9.8

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