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.
3. prodigious-far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; a night of exceeding darkness ; an exceptional memory ;  olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy ; the young Mozart 's prodigious talents . Synonyms: exceeding, exceptional, surpassing, olympian. Browse.