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Maximizing the volume of a box to meet USPS shipping standards

The U.S. Postal Service will accept a box for domestic shipment only if the sum of its length and girth (distance around) does not exceed 108 inches. Drag the yellow point to create boxes for which the sum of its length and girth = 108 in. What dimensions seem to maximize the volume of such a box?
Developed for use with Thomas' Calculus, published by Pearson.