13^5 times what equals 13^12

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To find the value of \( x \) in the equation

\[ 13^5 \times x = 13^{12}, \]

we can isolate \( x \) by dividing both sides by \( 13^5 \):

\[ x = \frac{13^{12}}{13^5}. \]

Using the properties of exponents, specifically \( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \), we can simplify the right side:

\[ x = 13^{12 - 5} = 13^7. \]

Thus, the value of \( x \) that satisfies the equation is

\[ \boxed{13^7}. \]