diff --git a/modules/juce_graphics/geometry/juce_Point.h b/modules/juce_graphics/geometry/juce_Point.h
index 07f0144622..609339989b 100644
--- a/modules/juce_graphics/geometry/juce_Point.h
+++ b/modules/juce_graphics/geometry/juce_Point.h
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ public:
     }
 
     /** Returns the dot-product of two points (x1 * x2 + y1 * y2). */
-    constexpr FloatType getDotProduct (Point other) const noexcept     { return x * other.x + y * other.y; }
+    constexpr FloatType getDotProduct (Point other) const noexcept     { return (FloatType) (x * other.x + y * other.y); }
 
     //==============================================================================
     /** Uses a transform to change the point's coordinates.