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Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by the acquirer, and equity interest issued by the acquirer.

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Amount of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, acquired at the acquisition date.

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The cash inflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period (for example, cash that was held by the acquired business).

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.

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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses, net		$ 232	$ 1,600
Goodwill		$ 172
Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life		20 years
Automotive
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 290
Automotive \| Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets		77
Industrial
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 38
KDG
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred	$ 1,300
Cash acquired from acquisition	$ 30