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Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 1,481,174	$ 1,534,182
Work in process	516,368	444,721
Finished goods	358,762	290,046
Inventories	$ 2,356,304	$ 2,268,949

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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