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Every hardware store sells a selection of power cords for dryers as they often have to be changed.
Do not change the outlet, change the cord on the dryer. This is a standard thing. I have moved fairly often, and had to change the dryer cord almost every time.
If you don't know how to change a power cord by following the instructions, get someone who knows what they are doing. I expect that most applicance stores that deliver will install the correct cord for you at the time. I don't know whether Lowe's would do that.
Every hardware store sells a selection of power cords for dryers as they often have to be changed.
Do not change the outlet, change the cord on the dryer. This is a standard thing. I have moved fairly often, and had to change the dryer cord almost every time.
If you don't know how to change a power cord by following the instructions, get someone who knows what they are doing. I expect that most applicance stores that deliver will install the correct cord for you at the time. I don't know whether Lowe's would do that.
That rule only applies when switching between NEMA 10-30 (3 prong) and NEMA 14-30 (4 prong). Apparently the OP's home has a NEMA 10-50 outlet (designed for electric ranges) installed on a 30A circuit. I would change the outlet to the correct NEMA 10-30, that way nobody can plug in anything that uses 50A.
Probably is 30A already. NEMA 10-50 plugs on 30A circuits aren't uncommon.
Are they? Didn't know that. I think arc welders use that same plug don't they? Doesn't seem like that would be allowed on a 30 amp circuit since a range could be plugged into it(actually requiring a 50 amp circuit). Maybe just a local code thing. As far as current carrying capability I'd imagine the 30 amp dryer plug is as heavy as the 50 amp range plug.
Sorry just noticed Pink Jazz just recommended that ...
If one were to plug in something that draws 50A, to a designated 50A outlet that is connected to a 30A circuit, the circuit breaker would trip, no harm done.
There's very little information about exactly which outlet is installed in the OP's house.
The OP just wants to connect a dryer. I would not recommend changing the outlet.
It's also possible, though unlikely, that for some reason the circuit is a 50A circuit with a 50A designated outlet.
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As far as current carrying capability I'd imagine the 30 amp dryer plug is as heavy as the 50 amp range plug. 
