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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net Litigation Related Charges	$ 47.8	$ 34.7	$ 58.5
Accrued litigation liabilities		373.0		$ 409.3
Other Contingencies [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual		0.0
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued		$ 400.0