Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Related party transaction, tax sharing payments, fair value	$ 61.0	$ 71.5

Related Party, Tax Sharing Agreement, Distribution Liability

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