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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Available-for-Sale Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Amortized Cost |
Within one year | $ 401,338
After one year through five years | 73,636
After five years | 0
Total | 474,974
Fair Value |
Within one year | 400,627
After one year through five years | 71,193
After five years | 0
Total | $ 471,820

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