Lease Arrangements - Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Amounts and Lines (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Upfront payment made upon execution of finance lease	$ 0.9

Upfront payment made upon execution of finance lease.

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