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Yes. A quick estimate before or after the exact calculation can be an effective error check, especially when the numbers are large.
Estimation gives you a reference range. If the exact answer falls far outside that range, you know to check the setup, units, or arithmetic.
If 48% of 210 million should be roughly half of 200 million, you expect something near 100 million. An exact answer of 10 million should trigger a recheck.
Practice making a five-second magnitude estimate for larger calculations. If useful, this guide on case interview mental math gives more detail.