Business Combinations - Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - Feb. 28, 2020 - IR India Limited shares in Millions, $ in Millions	USD ($) shares	₨ / shares
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent)	74.00%
Closing price per share (USD per share) \| ₨ / shares		₨ 639.2
Number of noncontrolling shares (shares) \| shares	8.2
Preliminary fair value of noncontrolling interest \| $	$ 73.3

Number of shares held by noncontrolling entity in the acquiree at the acquisition date.

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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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This element represents the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date.

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Per share amount received by subsidiary or equity investee for each share of common stock issued or sold in the stock transaction.

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