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New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Jul. 01, 2017 | Jul. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption |  |  | $ 4.9
Share Based Compensation Excess Tax Benefits Amount | $ 0.2 | $ 2.0 |

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