Intensity and Power of isotropic sound

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Homework Statement


An electronic point source emits sound isotropically at a frequency of 3000 Hz and a power of 34 watts. A small microphone has an area of 0.74 cm2 and is located 158 meters from the point source.
a) What is the sound intensity at the microphone ?

b) What is the power intercepted by the microphone?


Homework Equations


I=(power)/(area)
Avg power=(1/2)(mu)(v)(w^2)A^2 (not sure what all these mean)


The Attempt at a Solution


I tried Intensity=(power)/(area) but that was wrong. I had converted the area to m^2 too…any ideas?
 
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