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.
proliferate-grow rapidly; Pizza parlors proliferate in this area. grow-become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain; The problem grew too large for me; Her business grew fast. proliferate-cause to grow or increase rapidly; We must not proliferate nuclear arms. manifold, multiply-combine or increase by multiplication; He managed to multiply his profits.