Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 23.8
Amortization of operating lease liability	$ 23.8

Amount of amortization expense attributable to right-of-use asset from operating lease right-of-use asset.

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