If $a$, $b$, and $c$ are reals for which there is a real number $x \not = 0$ such that $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$, then $cx^2 + bx + a$ has a rational root.

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I have the following proposition:

If $a$, $b$, and $c$ are real numbers for which there is a real number $x \not = 0$ such that $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$, then $cx^2 + bx + a$ has a rational root.

Therefore, the hypothesis and conclusion are as follows:

Hypothesis: $a$, $b$, and $c$ are real numbers for which there is a real number $x \not = 0$ such that $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$.

Conclusion: $cx^2 + bx + a$ has a rational root.

I'm wondering if it is completely equivalent to reword the hypothesis as follows:

Hypothesis: For all real numbers $a$, $b$, and $c$, there is a real number $x \not = 0$ such that $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$.

I would greatly appreciate it if someone could please take the time to clarify my thoughts.