Acquisitions Pro Forma (Details) - Formula 1 - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
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| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | $ 2,065 | $ 5,601 |
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | 277 | 431 |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders | $ 184 | $ 211 |
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- Definition The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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