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Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill impairment | $ 4,628 | $ 0 |  | $ 4,628 | $ 0
North America [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill impairment |  |  |  | $ 4,628 |
Reduction in its market capitalization |  |  | 25.00% |  |
Other [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Percentage difference between fair value and carrying value in respect of goodwill | 10.00% |  | 10.00% | 10.00% |

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