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Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest expense $ 26,661 $ 42,773      
Capitalized interest 2,700 2,500 $ 8,900 $ 7,100  
Interest Expense 26,661 $ 42,773 $ 95,043 $ 122,950  
Five-Year Revolving Facilities | Line of Credit | Revolving credit facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, term     5 years    
Current borrowing capacity 2,750,000   $ 2,750,000    
Outstanding balance 800,000   800,000   $ 335,000
Capital Support Agreement [Member] | Revolving credit facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Current borrowing capacity 100,000   100,000    
Repurchase Facility | Subordinated Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Outstanding balance 150,000   150,000    
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 150,000   $ 150,000