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Basis of Presentation (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Decrease in operating income | $ 24.2 | $ 24.2
Decrease in net income | $ 19.1 | $ 19.1
Decrease in basic earnings | $ 0.07 | $ 0.08
Decrease in diluted earnings | $ 0.07 | $ 0.08

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