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Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Revenue recognized | $ 23.6 | $ 128.8
Revenue recognized in period from performance obligations satisfied in previous period | $ 64.6 | $ 186.8
Timing of payment |  | 60 days

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