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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue Recognition [Line Items] |  |
Allowance for credit losses | $ 117 | $ 135
United States [Member] |  |
Revenue Recognition [Line Items] |  |
Percentage sales reserves and allowances to U.S. customers | 80.00% |

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