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Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) GeographicMarket Country | Jan. 01, 2019 USD ($)
Basis Of Presentation And Organization [Line Items] |  |
Number of geographical area covered | GeographicMarket | 80 |
Number of countries distribution occur through vendors | Country | 40 |
Right-of-use assets net | $ 74 |
Lease liabilites | $ 74 |
ASC Topic 842 |  |
Basis Of Presentation And Organization [Line Items] |  |
Right-of-use assets net |  | $ 66
Deferred rent |  | 1
Lease liabilites |  | $ 67

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