1. **Stating the problem:**
We have a right triangle with a right angle, one angle of 60°, and the hypotenuse labeled 30. We need to find the lengths of sides $x$ and $y$.
2. **Recall the properties of a 30°-60°-90° triangle:**
In such a triangle, the sides are in the ratio:
$$1 : \sqrt{3} : 2$$
where the side opposite 30° is $1$, opposite 60° is $\sqrt{3}$, and the hypotenuse is $2$.
3. **Assign the sides according to the problem:**
- Hypotenuse = 30
- Side opposite 60° = $y$
- Side opposite 30° = $x$
4. **Use the ratio to find $x$ and $y$:**
Since hypotenuse corresponds to $2$, we have:
$$\text{scale factor} = \frac{30}{2} = 15$$
5. **Calculate $x$ (opposite 30°):**
$$x = 1 \times 15 = 15$$
6. **Calculate $y$ (opposite 60°):**
$$y = \sqrt{3} \times 15 = 15\sqrt{3}$$
**Final answer:**
$$x = 15, \quad y = 15\sqrt{3}$$
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