Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
May 31, 2022	May 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefit related to taxation of certain prior year intercompany transactions	$ 17	$ 17

Unrecognized Tax Benefit, Prior Year Intercompany Transactions

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration