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Here, x=6 & y=10

Now, from given equation only x^{1/2} y^{1/2} = 60^{1/2} shows LHS = RHS

6^{1/2} 10^{1/2} =7.746

60^{1/2} =7.746

So, the ans. is x^{1/2} y^{1/2} = 60^{1/2}

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