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.
2. prorate-divide or assess proportionally; The rent was prorated for the rest of the month. compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out-make a mathematical calculation or computation. prorate-make a proportional settlement or distribution.Translations.erb. 1. prorate-make a proportional settlement or distribution. prorate-divide or assess proportionally; The rent was prorated for the rest of the month. settle-dispose of; make a financial settlement.