Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Goodwill Allocated to Reportable Segments (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 661
Acquisitions and adjustments	15
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(6)
Ending balance	670
Regulated Industries
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	490
Acquisitions and adjustments	0
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(5)
Ending balance	485
Intelligent Infrastructure
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	69
Acquisitions and adjustments	15
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0
Ending balance	84
Connected Living and Digital Commerce
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	102
Acquisitions and adjustments	0
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(1)
Ending balance	$ 101