A potential \( V_{0} \) is applied across a uniform wire of resistance \( R \). The power dissipation is \( P_{1} \). The wire is then cut into two equal halves and a potential of \( V_{0} \) is applied across the length of each half. The total power dissipation across two wires is \( P_{2} \). The ratio \( P_{2} : P_{1} \) is \( \sqrt{x} : 1 \). The value of \( x \) is ________.