Finally, it's passing a pointer to a pointer to a double by reference. If you think in terms of typedefs like this you'll understand the proper ordering of the & and * plus what it means. *& signifies the receiving the pointer by reference. It means it is an alias for the passing parameter.
Full Definition of PRORATE. transitive verb. : to divide, distribute, or assess proportionately. intransitive verb. : to make a pro rata distribution.ull Definition of PRORATE. transitive verb. : to divide, distribute, or assess proportionately. intransitive verb. : to make a pro rata distribution.
pl. prodÂ·iÂ·gies. noun. 1  A person with exceptional talents or powers: a math prodigy. 2  An act or event so extraordinary or rare as to inspire wonder: âThe Spies performed prodigies of activity in clambering over the rooftops and cutting the streamers that fluttered from the chimneysâ (George Orwell).