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Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] |
Excess tax benefit, amount | $ 1.5

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