Original volume = 12 × 8 × 36 = 3456 cm³.

New length = 12 × 2 = 24 cm.
New width = 8 × 3 = 24 cm.
New volume (same) = 24 × 24 × h = 3456.

h = 3456 ÷ (24 × 24) = 3456 ÷ 576 = 6 cm.

Final Answer: 6 cm